This has been a heartening read. My schedule has calmed down recently, allowing me the time to finally start back up bike commuting to work. The problem has been the thick fog so early in the morning around here (and sleeping in is not an option), and I haven't had the nerve to ride in these condition at 5AM. It's good to read that this is a legitimate concern for more experienced commuters.
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